Archive · 7 Oct 2026
Modi Marks 25 Years as Government Head With Temple Prayers
Narendra Modi has been the head of a government for 25 years.
His time in that role began when he became chief minister of Gujarat in 2001.
In 2014, he became prime minister of India.
On October 7, 2026, he visited a temple in Delhi and prayed to Lord Ganesha.
He said he prayed for people’s happiness, health and prosperity, and for India to keep progressing.
The Union Cabinet passed a resolution congratulating him.
The BJP and its allies held events to mark the anniversary.
Some government leaders also sent messages praising his service.
Narendra Modi visited Shri Vinayaka Mandir in Sarojini Nagar, New Delhi, on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, and prayed to Lord Ganesha.
Modi’s 25 years as head of government began when he was sworn in as Gujarat chief minister on October 7, 2001.
He served as Gujarat chief minister until May 2014, then became prime minister and won three consecutive Lok Sabha elections.
The Union Cabinet passed a resolution on Tuesday congratulating Modi on 25 years of continuous leadership.
The BJP and NDA marked the milestone with Seva Sankalp events, while ministers and chief ministers offered congratulations.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi; the Union Cabinet, BJP, NDA allies and several public officials also marked the milestone.
- What
- Modi prayed at Shri Vinayaka Mandir to mark 25 years as head of government; the Union Cabinet passed a congratulatory resolution.
- When
- Wednesday, October 7, 2026; Modi’s tenure began on October 7, 2001, and the Cabinet passed its resolution on Tuesday.
- Where
- Shri Vinayaka Mandir in Sarojini Nagar, New Delhi; Seva Sankalp events were held across India.
- Why
- To mark 25 years as head of government and pray for people’s welfare and the country’s continued progress.
- Milestone
- 25 years as head of government
- Start of tenure
- October 7, 2001, when Modi was sworn in as Gujarat chief minister
- Temple
- Shri Vinayaka Mandir, Sarojini Nagar, New Delhi
- Cabinet action
- A resolution congratulating Modi was passed on Tuesday
- Public events
- The BJP and NDA held Seva Sankalp events, including service activities, rallies and exhibitions
- Modi’s stated prayer
- Happiness, prosperity and good health for people, and continued progress for India
Sources
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